By Sir Amby Uneze
Saturday, the 29th of June, 2024 will be a special day for admirers, friends and well-wishers of the Nwosu-Ihemes, as their matriarch, His Lordship, Hon. Justice Chioma Egondu Nwosu-Iheme, Ph.D, JSC steps to the podium to be decorated with garlands by friends and those who wish her well.
The event which is highly restricted to those invited guests would be held in Owerri, capital of Imo State at the prestigious Landmark Events Centre, behind Protea Hotel, New Owerri.
Judging by the heights, landmark achievements especially in the legal profession worldwide, no amount of accolades would be regarded as too much for such a mother, who had lived her entire life and contributed immensely to the development and service to the nation.
The main reason for the friends' gathering together in her honour was to thank God for her elevation to the highest court in the land, the Supreme Court of Nigeria as Justice. This singular honour is very rare and devoid of eye service. It is really in appreciation of the nobility of the honouree.
Justice Chioma Nwosu-Iheme's career in the Nigerian judicial system embodies the epitome of hard work, integrity, and dedication. Rising through the ranks to become one of the country's most esteemed Supreme Court justices, she is indeed a judicial icon. Justice Chioma Nwosu-Iheme's significant contributions to the Nigerian judicial system and her enshrined place in the annals of Nigeria's highest court remain eloquent testimony to her jurisprudence.
Nwosu-Iheme's upbringing was marked by strict discipline, which moulded her into a paradigm of moral uprightness. Her commitment to justice right from the early days helped cultivate her reputation as a just and fair judge.
Her impressive track record would underscore her unwavering respect for the rule of law. Despite the prevailing corruption within the Nigerian judicial system, Nwosu-Iheme has championed the fight against judicial corruption, setting a benchmark for her colleagues and future generations.
She has notably authored various landmark judgements, which have had transformative and far-reaching consequences for Nigerian law. Her longstanding emphasis on meticulous judicial scrutiny of cases carries philosophical undertones of legal realism and has undeniably shaped the course of Nigeria's judiciary system.
tdpnewng.com, an online media wishes the honouree, her immediate family members, friends and well-wishers safe trip and a successful outing.
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